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2.7 miles
Distance
-1,302 ft
Descent
00:12:55
Avg time
-1,302 ft
Altitude change
3,952 ft
Altitude min
5,254 ft
Altitude max
5,254 ft
Altitude start
3,953 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-50.5%
Grade max
0.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance down
653 ft
Distance flat
00:12:55
Avg time
Ravine Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaThe Rattlesnake
Missoula, Montana -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingBackcountry
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMay - October
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
Probably the fastest descent in the Rattlesnake. Pull out the rigid for some old school fun. This descent is smooth, fast and flowy the entire way down. Watch out for hikers and mountain bikers riding back up
Access Info
If climbing up to the overlook there is a sign marked [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/ravine/] Ravine[/L] on the left. Or you can park at the [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/ravine/] Ravine[/L] trail-head near the Snowbowl turn off a couple miles up Grant creek road.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 163 rides
- Last: Jul 11, 2026
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Directions to ravine trailhead
(46.962090, -113.979680)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ravine
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Where is Ravine located?
Ravine is located in The Rattlesnake, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the The Rattlesnake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.96209, -113.97968.
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How hard is Ravine?
Ravine is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Ravine?
The trail has 1,302 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,952 ft to 5,254 ft.
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Is Ravine a point to point trail?
Ravine is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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